The Nice Thing About Strangers
Creative Non-Fiction Short Stories. :) Travel, Oldsters, Love, and Compassion.
So Very Grateful
I have a file on my computer with photos from my first trip to Europe, and I have a lot of fuzzy pictures from bus rides. My first city was Budapest, Hungary. I was in awe of the Parliament building and by one of my usual happy camera accidents, I managed this shot.
I’ve been back to Budapest many times since my first trip. I’m hoping to set a scene in a novel in that lovely city. The scene is coming slowly. Very slowly.
One night recently, I went walking in the rain, and I reminded myself not to take this opportunity for granted. I feel so grateful to be able to roam, to come to a city and write, to walk around smiling while I’m far away from home. So several times a day, I’ve taken up a new practice. I am reminding myself to delight in the nice things. And to be grateful that I find them so often.
The Nice Thing About Strangers 
Nice moments in this story. I think that most don’t realize that nothing is for granted though..
Thank you, Sabrina! I think people are often quite grateful, but may not always demonstrate it. I’ve been aiming to slow down in that respect.
Paige
In much of what I’ve read elsewhere today the overarching theme seems to be Gratitude. And then you wrote of it as well. I, for one, am grateful that you are able to travel as you do and take us along for the ride through your wonderful stories Paige. All the best on your continuing adventures.
Jeff,
It’s a day to be grateful, I guess! Thank you for your kind words. It’s a delight to write something and be able to share it with others. (So many notebooks that produced some of the past stories, but which I never thought I’d unearth!)
Thank you, my friend!
Paige
How beautiful 🙂 You are very fortunate to be able to do what you love! (I’m sure hard work is mixed up in there somewhere, also)
Thank you, Pamela! I am working while on the road, so while I am out and about, I’m also often in email and grading. All the more grateful since I can do work I love and live anywhere!
Paige
That’s a beautiful photo of the parliament in the evening.
I’m so pleased that it turned out, since it was raining and my camera is not the most motivated! 😀
Paige
i love this. as i love them all.
Love you too, Karm. 🙂 Even after…18 years? Truly?!
pmj